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AF57 VGV

2007 Volvo C30

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,042 mi
Last recorded125,042 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volvo C3071,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VGV
MakeVolvo
ModelC30
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 125,042 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns and os (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Fail 28 Jan 2022 125,042 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns and os (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 111,080 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 107,738 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 103,673 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 May 2017 103,669 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 102,191 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 88,054 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 72,847 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 72,847 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2012 58,480 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 58,480 miles

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,289 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 44,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 24,609 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C30?

Based on 505,875 MOT tests across 31,193 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,295
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,252
Registration plate lamp not working 5,361
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,689
coil spring broken 3,588
position lamp(s) not working 3,397
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AF57 VGV is a 2007 Volvo C30 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2007 Volvo C30 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 71,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C30 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF57 VGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C30 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this Volvo C30 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF57 VGV is a 2007 Volvo C30, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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